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At Home Now: Counting Sleep

How nice it was to have the Fourth of July back in full swing. It’s the holiday of choice for these parts, and in my town the parade starts at 10 a.m.  Personally, this seems like an …

Senior Highlights | July 8

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, …

Pet Of The Week: Moose Needs a Pal

Moose is a sweet 1-year-old Weimaraner mix looking for foster parents to adopt. He loves to snuggle, likes to learn, and loves other dogs.  Moose needs a home with another dog.  He is a bit …

Hi! I have been a regular cyclist now for about 25 years. You will usually find me on my bike at least four days a week, I used to race and still ride in both Endurance and Charity ride events.  As …

To the Editor, It is rare these days to see political office holders do the right thing, and not be concerned, or vote for their political survival.  Last week we saw courage displayed at a very …

A Sandwich Lover’s Guide To Cape Ann

The popular origin story of the sandwich lies in the 18th Century when it’s said that John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich requested meat tucked between two pieces of bread, allowing him to continue …

I CAME TO THE AMAZON with an expectation of seeing many animals and bird species.  I was quickly to learn, that my anticipation of wildlife treasures was displaced by the sheer power of the land …

Alfred Powers

Former Manchester Police officer, Alfred Powers, who served 20 years of service to the town from 1966 to 1986, passed away at the age of 88 on Friday morning.  Alfred and his wife Nancy Arena Powers …

Pet Of The Week: Play Fetch With Madi

Madi is a sweet and clever girl.  She has learned to play fetch with a tennis ball and is working on potty training.  She loves to lie down in sunlight, whether it is a sunny patch of floor in the …

Pet’s Blessing Day

On Saturday, June 25, come and bring your special animal friend for a Summer Blessing from Rev. Mark Boyea, at the First Parish Congregational Sanctuary from 1-2 p.m.  Donate one or more items to …

Senior Highlights | June 24

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, …

Night Letter to the Reader

Night Letter to the Reader I get up from the tangled bed and go outside, A bird leaving its nest, A snail taking a holiday from its shell, But only to stand on the lawn, An ordinary …

Pets & People: Loss of Appetite in Pets

In my practice in Manchester, I consider appetite loss and appetite reduction important factors in illness assessment.  They should be recognized and reported as soon as possible.  A failure to …

Taming That Multi-Tentacled Monster

Getting going on a home remodeling project can feel deceivingly simple in the beginning.  Clients usually know they want certain things, like to renovate a kitchen and to add a family room for …

The Fairy Ring mushroom is delightfully named, evoking childhood legends of elves and fairies dancing around a ring of mushrooms.  They often grow in a circular pattern called fairy rings which were …

Mental health issues, regardless of age, remain a taboo subject.  Despite all the education and disclosure of struggle from those in the public eye, whether film stars, musicians, or …

Pet Of The Week: Super Sweet Jamaica

Jamaica here!  I am one of four super sweet and fun puppies.  We are happy, young hound mixes who made our way here from North Carolina in hopes of finding our forever homes.  We love to play …

One of the most diagnosed tick-borne diseases that we find in our testing regimen at the Manchester Animal Hospital is Lyme Disease.  That’s probably not surprising.  But the other tick-borne …

Shop Thoughts: Books, Take Me Away!

After two and a half years, COVID finally came for me.   I know I’m not alone.  It’s everywhere this spring.  One of the worst things about COVID is the uncertainty, of not knowing how bad …

Pet Of The Week: Sweet Lilly

Lilly here, I am a sweet young lady looking for a home and family of my very own!  I made my way here to the Cape Ann Animal Aid with several other lucky Kitties looking for a chance at forever!  I …

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